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The continuous
water cycle . . .
Nature intended us to have high quality water. This is why we
have the continuous water
cycle, whereby water from our oceans, rivers, lakes and streams
falls to the ground as
rain or snow and becomes filtered as it seeps through the
earth's surface. As the water
works its way through the ground, however, it picks up minerals
by dissolving limestone,
causing water hardness. Water may also come into contact with
iron, manganese,
Arsenic and other contaminants, which cause additional water
treatment problems.
The chart below lists typical whole house water quality problems
and indicates which
equipment effectively corrects any problems you may have in your
home. |
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Water
Quality
Problems |
Symptoms |
Recommended
Equipment |
| Hardness |
Mineral deposits on dishes and
glassware; stiff, dingy laundry; high soap usage and
need for fabric softeners; dry, itchy skin and scalp;
unmanageable hair; extra work to remove soap curd on
bathtubs and shower stalls; high energy costs due to
scale build-up in pipes and on appliances. |
Water Softener. |
Chlorine, foul
odors and tastes |
Chlorine taste; foul odors; damage
to hair; itchy skin. |
Backwashing
filter using
activated carbon. |
Iron &
Manganese |
Unpleasant metallic tastes; rust
particles; staining on plumbing fixtures; red water;
odors. |
Iron filter. |
| Turbidity |
Cloudy water; sediment, sand, silt
and rust particles. |
Media filter. |
| Acidic water (low pH) |
Green stains on bathroom sinks and
other porcelain surfaces; blue green water. (Acidic
water may cause corrosion of pipes & plumbing fixtures.) |
Acid neutralizer
using Calcite. |
| Tannin |
Brownish, tea colored water; musty
odors. |
Tannin filter. |
| Arsenic |
A naturally occurring element found
in ground water, Arsenic is a carcinogen at high
concentrations, and the EPA reports Arsenic may cause
adverse health effects in low concentrations. Testing
for Arsenic is highly recommended. |
Arsenic Reduction
System. |
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 Watts® water softeners
"Hard" water is not considered unhealthy; however, hard water
problems end up costing you money through increased soap usage,
reliance on water softening products and shorter life for
appliances due to scale build-up in pipes and other factors. To
correct water hardness, Watts offers a wide range of water
conditioning systems, designed to improve water quality
throughout your entire household.
Enjoy these many benefits Watts® water softeners provide
• Spot-free glassware and dishes.
• No mineral deposits on bathtubs and shower stalls.
• Brighter, softer laundry.
• Less reliance on water softening products.
• Dramatic reduction in soap usage.
• Manageable hair because shampoo works better.
• Pipes remain free of calcium scale build-up.
• Extended life of appliances and reduced energy costs
because scale is virtually eliminated.
• Spot-free car wash (if softened water is used). |
 Metered valve for greater
efficiency
Our control valve is metered for greater efficiency and reduced
salt usage, because regeneration of the softener resin is based
on water consumption. Push button settings provide ease-of-use.
Model selection is typically based on water hardness, water
usage, water source and other factors. |
Two equipment types
Watts water softeners are available in two configurations,
including: |
Single tank
Single tank systems include one tank for the softening resin, a
brine tank for salt, used to regenerate the softening resin and
our metered |
| Models: |
| Model Number |
Capacity
(Grains Removal) |
Valve
Type |
Connection
Size |
Mineral Tank |
Brine Tank |
Safety Float
Valve* |
| M3011-W100SM |
30,000 |
Metered |
1" |
9" x 48" |
18" x 36" |
Yes |
| M3013-W100SM |
45,000 |
Metered |
1" |
10" x 54" |
18" x 36" |
Yes |
| M3015-W100SM |
60,000 |
Metered |
1" |
12" x 52" |
18" x 36" |
Yes |
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Dual tank
Dual tank systems come with an additional tank with activated
carbon for pre-treatment, which removes chlorine, tastes and
odors in municipal water applications and extend the life of the
softening resin. |
| Models: |
| Model Number |
Capacity
(Grains Removal) |
Valve
Type |
Connection
Size |
Mineral Tank |
Brine Tank |
Safety Float
Valve* |
| W3011W100SM-ST1 |
30,000 |
Metered |
1" |
Top
10" x 24"
Bottom
10" x 35" |
18" x 36" |
Yes |
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 Watts® whole house filters for
chlorine, taste, odor and sediment reduction
Watts activated carbon filters are highly popular because they
correct a wide range of water quality problems, by removing
chlorine, tastes, odors and sediment.
Benefits
• Great tasting water from every tap in your house!
• No bad tastes!
• No foul odors!
• Crystal clear water for drinking, bathing and cooking!
• User-friendly equipment.
• Low maintenance due to automatic operation. |
| Models: |
| Part Number |
Valve |
Mineral
Tank Size |
Media
Cubic
Ft. |
Gravel
(Lbs) |
Service Flow
(GPM) |
Drop
(PSI) |
Back Wash
(GPM) |
Floor Space
LxWxH |
| NC09-W100F |
Timeclock |
9X48 |
1.0 |
10 |
4 |
<15 |
4.2 |
16X10X55 |
| NC10-W100F |
Timeclock |
10X54 |
1.5 |
10 |
6 |
<15 |
5.3 |
16X11X62 |
| NC12-W100F |
Timeclock |
12X52 |
2.0 |
20 |
8 |
<15 |
7.5 |
17X13X60 |
| NC14-W100F |
Timeclock |
14X65 |
3.0 |
40 |
11 |
<15 |
10 |
18X15X74 |
| NC16-W100F |
Timeclock |
16X65 |
4.0 |
50 |
14 |
<15 |
11 |
20X17X74 |
| NC21-W100F |
Timeclock |
21X62 |
5.0 |
100 |
20 |
<15 |
25 |
22X23X70 |
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 Whole house filters for sediment
reduction with high efficiency Micro-Z™ filter media.
Watts filtration systems for sediment use our high performance
Micro-Z filter media to provide increased loading capability and
higher service flow rates. Micro-Z's unique Zeolite structure
offers increased porosity to outperform conventional sand
filters by reducing water consumption. The need to
backwash is dramatically reduced!
Features & benefits
• Uses Micro-Z™ for increased solids loading.
• Unique structure allows for higher flow rates.
• Reduces water consumption because the need to backwash is
dramatically reduced.
• Reliable equipment, designed for long-term service. |
| Models: |
| Part Number |
Valve |
Mineral
Tank Size |
Media
Cubic
Ft. |
Gravel
(Lbs) |
Service Flow
(GPM) |
Drop
(PSI) |
Back Wash
(GPM) |
Floor Space
LxWxH |
| NM09-W100F |
Timeclock |
9X48 |
1.0 |
10 |
5/9 |
<15/25 |
5.3 |
16X10X55 |
| NM10-W100F |
Timeclock |
10X54 |
1.5 |
10 |
7/10 |
<15/25 |
7.5 |
16X11X62 |
| NM12-W100F |
Timeclock |
12X52 |
2.0 |
20 |
9/15 |
<15/25 |
11 |
17X13X60 |
| NM14-W100F |
Timeclock |
14X65 |
3.0 |
40 |
13/21 |
<15/25 |
15 |
18X15X74 |
| NM16-W100F |
Timeclock |
16X65 |
4.0 |
50 |
17/28 |
<15/25 |
25 |
20X17X74 |
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 Watts® whole house filters for
Iron, Sulfur, and Manganese reduction
Iron is one of the most common elements found in nature, and
most ground waters contain a measurable amount of iron. Iron
stains bathtubs, toilets, sinks, driveways and it will even
stain the side of your house in sufficient concentrations. Watts
offers two media types to remove iron in point-of-entry
applications.
Note:
The use of chemicals and oxidizers, such as chlorine, potassium
permanganate and oxygen may be required for both systems to
provide the optimal treatment for Iron, Hydrogen Sulfide and
Manganese.
Two media types:
FILOX™
A non-chemical oxidizing media to reduce Iron. |
Filox™ system advantages
• Highest flow rate of any iron removal media.
• No oxidizing chemicals needed for regeneration.
• High efficiency with 80% manganese dioxide for enhanced
performance and capacity.
• Effective, from 5.0 to 9.0 pH.
• System is easy to program, with 10 pre-programmed regeneration
cycles to optimize water treatment. |
| Models: |
| Part Number |
Valve |
Mineral
Tank Size |
Media
Cubic
Ft. |
Gravel
(Lbs) |
Service Flow
(GPM) |
Drop
(PSI) |
Back Wash
(GPM) |
Floor Space
LxWxH |
| NF09-W100F |
Timeclock |
9X48 |
1.0 |
10 |
6 |
<15 |
5.3 |
16X10X55 |
| NF10-W100F |
Timeclock |
10X54 |
1.5 |
10 |
9 |
<15 |
7.5 |
16X11X62 |
| NF12-W100F |
Timeclock |
12X52 |
2.0 |
20 |
12 |
<15 |
10 |
17X13X60 |
| NF14-W100F |
Timeclock |
14X65 |
3.0 |
40 |
18 |
<15 |
15 |
18X15X74 |
| NF16-W100F |
Timeclock |
16X65 |
4.0 |
50 |
24 |
<15 |
20 |
20X17X74 |
| NF21-W100F |
Timeclock |
21x62 |
5.0 |
100 |
27 |
<15 |
25 |
22X23X70 |
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Greensand-Plus™
An enhanced version of the traditional medium to remove iron
from water.
Greensand-Plus™ system advantage
• Lower backwash requirements.
• Known saturation capacity.
• Higher temperatures and differential pressures than
traditional Manganese Greensand.
• Greensand-Plus is also used for radium reduction.
• User friendly, low maintenance electronic time clock valve. |
| Models: |
| Part Number |
Valve |
Mineral
Tank Size |
Media
Cubic
Ft. |
Gravel
(Lbs) |
Service Flow
(GPM) |
Drop
(PSI) |
Back Wash
(GPM) |
Floor Space
LxWxH |
| NGP09-W100F |
Timeclock |
9X48 |
1.0 |
10 |
3 |
<15 |
5.3 |
16X21X55 |
| NGP10-W100F |
Timeclock |
10X54 |
1.5 |
10 |
4 |
<15 |
7.5 |
16X22X62 |
| NGP12-W100F |
Timeclock |
12X52 |
2.0 |
20 |
5 |
<15 |
10 |
17X24X60 |
| NGP14-W100F |
Timeclock |
14X65 |
3.0 |
40 |
6 |
<15 |
15 |
18X15X74 |
| NGP16-W100F |
Timeclock |
16X65 |
4.0 |
50 |
7 |
<15 |
20 |
20X17X74 |
| NGP21-W100F |
Timeclock |
21x62 |
5.0 |
100 |
12 |
<15 |
25 |
22X23X70 |
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 Watts™ whole house filters for
Arsenic reduction using highly effective MEDIA G2R® for
exceptional performance.
Arsenic is a naturally occurring element found in ground water
in may parts of the world. The World Health Organization and the
U.S. EPA recognize Arsenic as a carcinogen and have determined
it may cause long-term adverse health effects in concentrations
above 10 ppb.
Arsenic concentration map for the United States
Note: US map is not detailed enough to
accurately reflect water quality in any specific area. We highly
recommend testing for Arsenic. |
 Media G2R®
Media G2R® uses a patented process, whereby two components are
combined
to produce a unique water treatment media, which outperforms
conventional Arsenic reduction materials.
Media G2R® advantages are as follows:
• Adsorbs both Arsenic III and IV.
• NSF standard 61 certified.
• Performs over a wide range of pH, up to 8.
• Long life expectancy to reduce costs.
• Engineered for residential applications.
• Proven results! |
 Electronic control
A control valve with special electronics is used to determine
when capacity has been reached. This provides assurance only
safe water is being provided by the system. |
| Models: |
| Model
Number |
Design
Flow Rate
(GPM) |
Mineral
Tank |
Media
Cu. Ft. |
| WARS10R |
3.75 |
10" x 54" |
1.5 |
| WARS12R |
5 |
12" x 52" |
2 |
| WARS14R |
7.5 |
14" x 65" |
3 |
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Additional Watts® whole house water treatment systems |
| Application |
Problems |
Model
Number |
Control
Valve |
Mineral
Tank |
Media
Cubic Ft. |
Dome
hole |
| Acidic water |
Low pH
Green stains |
NN10-W100F |
Timeclock |
10" x 54" |
1.5 |
Yes |
| NN12-W100F |
Timeclock |
12" x 54" |
2 |
Yes |
| Tannin |
Discoloration (brown)
Odors |
Applications vary from
one geographic area to another, your authorized Watts
dealer will consult the factory for recommendations. |
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Drinking water systems
Your Watts authorized dealer can provide you with a full range
of water quality improvement
products for drinking water applications. This equipment
includes reverse osmosis systems, ultraviolet light disinfectant
systems, the Watts® microbiological filter, under counter
filters, whole house cartridge filters, whole house ROs and pre
and post filters. |
Reverse Osmosis Systems
Recognized as the best technology to remove the widest spectrum
of drinking water contaminants. Under counter and whole house
models are available. |
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| Under Counter
Model |
Whole House
Model |
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The Watts® Microbiological Filter
Performance validated by independent lab. Removes bacteria,
cysts, virus, chlorine, taste and odors. Certified to NSF
Standard 42. |
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Big-Bubba® cartridge filter
Non-electric, non-metallic whole house filter for sediment,
chlorine, taste and odor. |
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Pre & post
filter housings Ideal before and after whole house softeners and
filters. |
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Watts® UV systems for disinfection
Popular in rural areas and when chlorine disinfection may not be
adequate to reduce bacteria, e-coli and other harmful
contaminants. Available in 110 and 230 volt models. |
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